twenty-something

Learning to Love You More


"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,
it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness..."

-Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities

this and that

I was inspired to change around my wall decor after seeing this post at Oh, Hello There. I love the idea of floating clothes pegs as I was getting majorly sick of the twine. My boyfriend bought the sailor painting at the Chatachuk Weekend Market while we were in Bangkok over Christmas, and it has proven to be my favourite addition to our loft. That funny rabbit hologram and the "All Goodness" card came from the best stationery shop in Hongdae, and you may recognize that little foxhat print if you've been reading along.

Speaking of Bangkok, you should check out this amazing photo blog of the smoking hot city. Essi's photos make me want to jump on the next plane back.

shabby chic

After ten months in the suburbs, two weeks of apartment hunting and countless hours of arguing my boyfriend and I have finally found a place to call home (starting June 1st that is). While it's a bit more condoland than exposed brick loft I'm still dreaming up all sorts of fabulous ways to decorate our new pad - because clearly I get to make all the decisions on that front. And there is nothing better than starting with a blank canvas.

Rachel Ashwell (miss Shabby Chic) just released a new design book that has me all kinds of inspired. Vintage furnishings, frilly linens and peonies aplenty define this decidedly girly style, something that I might not be able to get away with in my new co-ed habitat. Ah well, a girl can dream. Regardless of my new roommate I still plan on incorporating plenty of florals and working exclusively with a palate of whites, french blue and greige.

forever is today

My new favourite photography blog.

Mrs. Dalloway said she would buy the flowers herself.

i like your apartment

(Blonde Redhead's apartment via moodboard)

Can I live here? I love everything.

in living colour

what's your fantasy?

Prada SS10 Fantasy Lookbook

Magical.

someone told me

Quelqu'un m'a dit - Carla Bruni

once wed

I spent a couple of weekends this month working at wedding shows. The vendors at these horrible conventions walk the line between cheesy and super tacky. Needless to say the greasy DJs from Woodbridge and hideous bridal shoes (bedazzled wedge sandles?) induced plenty of mouth vomit.

While the work was grueling (stuffing gift bags, handing out magazines) and the brides were 'zilla-esq, the whole experience didn't turn me off weddings entirely. What can I say, I guess I'm a romantic. This blog reminds me just how beautiful and unique weddings can/should be. The photos of real weddings are charming and simple and the DIY wedding projects are so adorable.